Any views on towing a caravan with a 2.0tsi 2025 (SEL)? I've currently got a 2022 2.0tdi 200 Sportline but looking at the 2.0tsi as a tow car for a Bailey Unicorn Vigo 1500kg fully loaded. I've had TDI Kodiaqs for 7years but only do around 11-12k a year and mostly short journeys for commute to work of 12miles. I'd also be interested in real world mpg and also towing. I only get around 24mpg when towing with the TDI, but I am quite heavy footed

Just recently took delivery of our 2.0 TSI Kodiaq. It may be early to say but so far it's been averaging about 35 mpg. Mixed use, local driving, B-roads and some motorway. I find it positive as I expected worse. Of course, a very heavy foot or constant city traffic would make for lower mpg.

The powertrain is very smooth and relaxing to drive. This is exactly why I picked this engine. I'm in mainland Europe and diesels are heavily taxed these days. We only drive locally combined with 3-4 longer (500 miles or more) family holidays a year.

Didn't do any towing, but assuming it will cope fine with it if you take the lower mpg as a tradeoff. Like you said, heavy foot with a TDI will do even worse with a TSI.

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Thank you for taking the time to reply. The figures are useful for normal driving and sound about the same as me.